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This book is dedicated to the memory of
  Lieutenant Dvir Lanir
29.3.75 - 4.2.97

 from Moshav Moledet who served
  and gave his life for the country
which he loved so dearly.

On the night of February 4, Dvir was making his way to his designated front line position.
As an instructor of tank commanders, he felt the need to be more professional and so had
volunteered to serve for a short period of time in Lebanon. He was among the 73 soldiers
killed in the tragic helicopter accident.  Dvir, my eldest son’s classmate; Dvir, my second
son’s commanding officer and colleague at base; Dvir, who could not settle for less than best;
Dvir my friend. You will always be remembered for the fine, responsible young man you were.
 

In memory of all our fallen soldiers we must
continue with our dedicated work, building
and reinforcing the foundations of our nation.

                                                             Avi Tsur

Interruption
          by Anna Sotto
 

   He left -
      his sandals
      by the door
      dropped after
      a basket ball game,
      a hoe, a rake -
      propped up against
      the garden wall,
      a book - a bus ticket
      marks the place,
      a letter written -
      not yet sent,
      notes for a meeting
      the following day,
      his wife, carrying
      their unborn child.

          Pinky killed in war -
          aged twenty four.

 
 

              Shdemot - Literary Forum
              of the Kibbutz Movement
              Nov. 10  1978


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